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For most children it simply would not be Easter without Easter eggs. These brightly colored eggs have long cast their magical spell on little ones during this holiday season. In fact, even before Christ walked the earth, the season of spring and colored eggs were cast together in customs dating all the way back to the ancient Egyptians.
Read moreDEAR EDITOR, During my time as City Manager for 1 year, there were many hard decisions. I do feel that as a city we were moving forward in a positive direction in many areas and I stand behind the decisions I made to make changes to try and put the city in a more stable financial position.
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Funeral services for Charles Gene Spears, a Coalgate resident, will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Coalgate with Johnny D. Ward officiating assisted by Don Stanberry. Interment will be in Coalgate Cemetery with Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate in charge of arrangements. Family night will be Friday evening 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Read moreA private family service was held for Claud Lee Gibson of Melissa, TX. Lee was born November 15, 1941 at Hardwood, OK to Floyd and Ollie Gibson. He passed away March 7, 2023 at the age of 81 years. Lee was the youngest of three sons born to the Gibsons. He was raised in Phillips, south of Coalgate and graduated from Coalgate High School. He attended and graduated from East Central University in Ada with honors. Lee spent 23 years in the U. S. Army, serving as an officer. He was always willing and ready to help anyone. Lee was liked by everyone who knew him.
Read moreEarl Danny English, Jr., 47, is facing multiple criminal charges in connection with two separate cases.
Read moreThe advent of both Santa Claus as a Christmas symbol and eggs as an Easter icon can be traced to Christian roots and beliefs. The Easter bunny is a different animal altogether. No connection exists between this endearing children’s character and any element of the Christian faith. Yet for many children, the Easter bunny is a wonderful reminder of the coming of Easter.
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